Data center construction civil engineer

CBRE; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Construction Civil Engineer responsible for overseeing all project phases from site planning to construction. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree and approximately 8-10 years of experience, focusing on data center projects. The role involves collaboration with clients and consultants and demands strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater design and hydraulic modeling.
• Understanding of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of construction projects from site planning to completion.
• Collaborate with design consultants and manage project delivery.
• Provide engineering mentorship and ensure compliance with design standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Data Center Construction Civil Engineer

Job ID

223973

Posted

12-Jun-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role

The Data Center Construction Civil Engineer will be responsible for leading all aspects of projects from site planning to construction. This includes reviewing and representing program directives, providing input on Architect/Engineer (A/E) designs, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and guiding consultants to meet project goals and design standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in planning/zoning, site design, utility routing/planning, earthwork, permits, and construction phases.

What you’ll do

+ Apply civil engineering expertise for design-related activities associated with data center sites or projects.

+ Serve as consultant, advisor, and authorized representative for hyperscale data center clients throughout all project phases.

+ Collaborate with client partner groups, design consultants, construction management firms, and contractors to implement design and construction contracts on behalf of the client.

+ Provide engineering mentorship and conduct reviews of civil engineering works related to site layout and data center building design.

+ Contribute to developing civil engineering guidelines & design standards.

+ Review submitted designs, provide constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

+ Coordinate scope with multiple team trades (architecture, telecom, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural).

+ Express complex ideas in a concise manner through all forms of digital mediums (design drawings, presentations, video conference) both internally and with external parties.

+ Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

+ Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.

+ Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.

+ Facilitate the development of a charter and coordinated timeline.

+ Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.

+ Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.

+ Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.

+ Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

+ Showcase expertise in own job subject area and in-depth knowledge of other job teams within the organization function.

What you’ll need

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

+ A solid understanding of the commercial real estate industry in the areas of financial analysis, project management, construction, ethical practices, business operations, marketing, and business development.

+ Familiarity with water/wastewater design and hydraulic modeling.

+ Knowledge of site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion, and sediment control.

+ Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Professional Engineer license is preferred

+ Expert interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality.

+ Assist in maintaining product specifications, technical documentation, and best practices for M&E systems in brownfield data centers.

+ Work within broad guidelines and policies. Explain difficult or sensitive information.

+ Assist with vendor correspondence, scheduling, and tracking of deliverables related to brownfield M&E product orders and services.

+ Solve outstanding problems using standard and innovative solutions having broad impact on the business. Use innovative methods to think beyond existing solutions.

What you’ll need

+ • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, or CMM preferred.

+ A foundational understanding in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems, particularly those found in data centers or critical infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, UPS, generators, cooling).

+ Basic understanding of data center operations or critical facilities is helpful.

+ Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions. In-depth knowledge of

+ Microsoft Office products or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

+ Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

+ Ability to solve outstanding problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.

Disclaimer:

_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $185,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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